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Grad Fest 2025

Grad Fest 2024 - March 26 & 27

Grad Fest Details

Your one-stop shop for all things graduation!

Tuesday, Oct. 7 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Wednesday, Oct. 8 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Grad Fest is a huge event for graduating students happening at the Hornet Bookstore! Scroll down to discover:

  • Graduate school programs and community organizations;
  • Alumni Association gear and membership;
  • Commencement registration;
  • ASI Student Shop regalia (cap and gown) purchases;
  • Graduation portraits;
  • Class rings, diploma frames, announcements, and other merchandise!

REMINDER: Grad Fest is a cashless event, please come prepared.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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Now accepting sponsors for Fall 2025 (Oct. 7-8, 2025) and Spring 2026 (Mar. 17-18, 2026) Grad Fests. Click the links below to view the opportunities!

Grad Fest Sponsorship Opportunities and Sign up form!

To sign up as an on-campus partner, please contact Maikalina Nevills (maikalina.nevills@csus.edu).

Order your GRAD PACK!

Sac State Alumni Grad Pack

Now is the time to pre-order your Grad Pack filled with exclusive Alumni Association gear! Your Grad Pack includes a t-shirt, metal alumni license plate frame, tote bag, key chain, lanyard, hydro sticker, window cling, and your Alumni Association membership. All Grad Packs must be picked up at Grad Fest on October 7 & 8.

Buy your Grad Pack now!

Alumni Association Membership

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Claim your FREE membership!

Graduation Supplies at Grad Fest

Graduation Supplies

Caps & Gowns

Provided by ASI, everything you need will be available. Talk with representatives to ensure you purchase the right size and take it home with you!

Visit the ASI Student Shop

Class rings, diploma frames, announcements, and more!

Shop Josten's Sacramento State merchandise

Graduation Portraits

Taken by Grad Images, no appointment necessary, just arrive photo ready. Regalia is available to borrow for the photo. If you would like to schedule a portrait session, use the button below to visit the Grad Images scheduling. Walk-ins are also an option but may have a longer wait time. Register with Grad Images and get a coupon for 20% off any commencement photos you purchase.

Visit Grad Images to register for the discount

Commencement

Commencement Tickets

Winter Commencement information will be available soon! Please visit us online to learn more about the ceremonies and to reserve your guest tickets. Every guest will need a ticket, so don't miss out!

Learn more about Commencement

Graduate School Programs

Graduate Schools

Connect with representatives from a variety of graduate programs. Ask questions and gather materials to consider what your future education path may hold.

  • Thank you to our Graduate School Sponsors:
    • Sacramento State College of Continued Education (CCE)
    • Samuel Merritt University
    • University of the Pacific - Graduate Programs
  • Alliant International University
  • California Institute of Integral Studies
  • Humphrey's University
  • Lincoln Law School
  • Jessup University
  • Lincoln Law School
  • Sacramento State:
    • College of Business Graduate Programs
    • Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC)
    • Office of Graduate Studies
  • UC Berkeley Public Health
  • UC Berkeley School of Journalism
  • UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
  • UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division

If you represent a Graduate School program and would like to be present at Grad Fest, please contact Maikalina Nevills (maikalina.nevills@csus.edu).

Career Resources

Career Resources

Check out the following resources to get a jumpstart on your career planning.

Career Center

Learn more about the resources available for current students and recent graduates through the Sacramento State Career Center. Most services and events are available at no cost.

Explore your next steps with support from the Career Center.

Sac State Career Network

Speak with fellow Hornets (alumni) who have been where you are to get advice, insights, and information from alumni who are willing to share their experience, knowledge, and make a difference in your career journey.

Join now and grow your professional network!

Employment booths:

  • Human Resources/Employment Services, Sacramento State

First Destination Survey

What do you plan to do after you graduate? Survey coming soon!

Additional Outreach Booths

Outreach Booths

Be sure to stop by all of our outreach booths and have them "stamp" your Grad Fest passport. Drop it off as you leave for a chance to win prizes in this opportunity drawing! All of our booths have amazing resources to offer, check out who's coming!

Recognition Ceremonies

Recognition Ceremonies

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduation Celebration

Chicanx/Latinx Recognition Ceremony

Lavender Graduation

Native American Graduation Recognition Celebration

Pan African Graduation Celebration

Project Rebound Graduation Celebration

  • Date TBD (call 916-278-6794 for more information)

Campus Resources

Campus Resources

Address Updates

Update your contact information.

Transcript Requests

Order your transcripts online.

The WELL

Learn about continuing with us as alumni!